Alternative Butt Stock Storage

ABSTRACT

A method and apparatus for providing storage for objects within the butt stock of a firearm, airsoft gun, or dischargeable device that is accessible from the top of the stock such that the shooter does not have to leave a shouldered position to access said storage.

FIELD OF THE INVENTION

The application relates to a method and apparatus for a butt stock at the rear of a firearm, airsoft gun, or other dischargeable device with a modifiable opening such that said butt stock may be used as a storage device.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION Prior Art

Traditionally, many people who use firearms, airsoft guns, and other dischargeable devices have added butt stocks to the rears of said weapons for added support during firing. These stocks are usually pressed up against the shoulder such that the shooter may use his or her whole body weight as a stop to the potential recoil caused by firing. This can improve accuracy and grip during critical moments.

Presently, butt stocks are often left hollow and provide an opening in the rear such that the shooter may store excess ammo, attachments, or gear or other items within the butt stock. Unfortunately rear-opening butt stocks require the shooter to shift from a fire-ready position to a standby position for the rear-opening to be accessible. This is both inconvenient in the time it wastes during non-emergency situations, and more dangerous in tactical situations when this time difference can be the distinguishing factor between life and death.

Presently, storing and retrieving large or long objects within rear-opening butt stock storage units is inconvenient in that one must take hold of the object by its end, which can be awkward and uncomfortable in non-combative situations, but deadly in certain situations.

There exists a need for a butt stock for firearms, airsoft guns, and other dischargeable devices which provides for storage that is accessible from the shouldered, or fire-ready position of the shooter.

Objects and Advantages

Accordingly, several objects and advantages of this invention are:

-   -   to provide for accessible storage within the butt stock of a         firearm, airsoft gun, or other dischargeable device;     -   to provide for storage that may be accessible without the         shooter leaving a fire-ready position;     -   to allow for more easy storage and retrieval of the objects         stored within butt stock;     -   to allow for longer objects such as barrel so silencers to be         easier to store and retrieve from said storage.

Further objects and advantages of this invention will become apparent from a consideration of the drawings and ensuing description.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

The following summary is provided to facilitate an understanding of some of the innovative features unique to the embodiments and is not intended to be a full description. A full appreciation of the various aspects of the embodiments can be gained by taking the entire specification, claims, drawings, and abstract as a whole.

In accordance with the present invention an apparatus providing for the storage and retrieval of objects within the rear stock of a firearm, airsoft gun, or other dischargeable device such that the objects are accessible through an opening in the top of the butt stock.

DRAWINGS—REFERENCE NUMERALS

FIG. 1: Prior Art

-   10. Firearm -   20. Butt Stock -   21. Stock Attachment -   22. Cover -   23. Cover Attachment

FIG. 2: Open Lid

-   10. Firearm -   30. Butt Stock -   31. Stock Attachment -   32. Cover -   33. Cover Attachment -   34. Storage Area

FIG. 3: Closed Lid

-   10. Firearm -   30. Butt Stock -   31. Stock Attachment -   32. Cover -   33. Cover Attachment

FIG. 4: Folded Stock

-   10. Firearm -   30. Butt Stock -   31. Stock Attachment -   32. Cover -   33. Cover Attachment

DETAILED DESCRIPTION—FIGS. 1-3

With reference now to the drawings, as can be seen in FIG. 1, according to certain embodiments of the prior art, butt stock 20 is attached to weapon 10. Butt stock 20 comprises: stock attachment 21 for attaching to weapon 10, cover 22 which covers the rear opening of stock 20 and cover attachment 23 which connects cover 22 to butt stock 20.

As can be seen in FIG. 2, according to certain embodiments of the present invention, butt stock 30 is attached to weapon 10. Butt stock 30 comprises: stock attachment 31 for attaching to weapon 10, cover 32 which covers the top opening of stock 30 and cover attachment 33 which connects cover 32 to butt stock 30. According to certain embodiments of the present invention, cover 32 may be opened such that storage area 34 within butt stock 30 is exposed.

As can be seen in FIG. 3, according to certain embodiments of the present invention, butt stock 30 is attached to weapon 10. Butt stock 30 comprises: stock attachment 31 for attaching to weapon 10, cover 32 which covers the top opening of stock 30 and cover attachment 33 which connects cover 32 to butt stock 30. According to certain embodiments of the present invention, cover 32 may be closed such that storage area 34 is covered.

As can be seen in FIG. 4, according to certain embodiments of the present invention, butt stock 30 is attached to weapon 10. Butt stock 30 comprises: stock attachment 31 for attaching to weapon 10, cover 32 which covers the top opening of stock 30 and cover attachment 33 which connects cover 32 to butt stock 30. According to certain embodiments of the present invention, butt stock 30 may be folded and, according to certain embodiments, locked in place such that the combination of weapon 10 and butt stock 30 is more compact in its spatial arrangement.

The invention may be embodied in other forms without departing from the spirit or essential characteristics thereof. The present embodiments are therefore to be considered as illustrative and not restrictive, the scope of the invention being indicated by the appended claims rather than by the foregoing description, and all changes that come within the meaning and range of equivalency of the claims are therefore intended to be embraced therein.

OPERATION—FIGS. 1-3

As shown in FIG. 1, according to certain embodiments of the prior art, butt stock 20 is attached to weapon 10 at stock attachment 21. According to certain embodiments the prior art, the butt stock 20 comprises rear cover 22 which may be opened to expose as interior storage area. Said storage area can be used to store objects, which the shooter can use in combat or otherwise. Storing or retrieving objects from a rear opening butt stock storage is inconvenient because the storage cannot be accessed while the shooter is in the fire-ready position.

As shown in FIG. 2, according to certain embodiments of the present invention, butt stock 30 is attached to weapon 10 at stock attachment 31. According to certain embodiments, cover 32 may be opened such that storage area 34 within butt stock 30 is exposed and objects may be placed within storage area 34. Storage area 34 may be used to store objects, which the shooter may use in combat or otherwise. When long or odd-sized objects are retrieved or stored within storage area 34 said objects may be grasped by their length and therefore more easily manipulated by the shooter than in a rear-opening storage unit.

As can be seen in FIG. 3, according to certain embodiments of the present invention, butt stock 30 is attached to weapon 10. Butt stock 30 comprises: stock attachment 31 for attaching to weapon 10, cover 32 which covers the top opening of stock 30 and cover attachment 33 which connects cover 32 to butt stock 30. According to certain embodiments of the present invention, cover 32 may be closed such that storage area 34 is covered. According to certain embodiments, cover 32 clamps, clips, or is otherwise held in place such that objects stored within storage area 34 do not fall out during movement.

As can be seen in FIG. 4, according to certain embodiments of the present invention, butt stock 30 is attached to weapon 10. Butt stock 30 comprises: stock attachment 31 for attaching to weapon 10, cover 32 which covers the top opening of stock 30 and cover attachment 33 which connects cover 32 to butt stock 30. According to certain embodiments of the present invention, butt stock 30 may be folded and, according to certain embodiments, locked in place such that the combination of weapon 10 and butt stock 30 is more compact in its spatial arrangement.

CONCLUSION, RAMIFICATION, SCOPE

Thus, the reader will see that the apparatus will provide for a butt stock in which the shooter may store objects that are accessible by opening the top of the stock wherein the objects are accessible without leaving the fire-ready position.

While the above description contains many specifications, these should not be construed as limitations of the scope of the invention, but rather as an exemplification of a preferred embodiment of the invention. Many other variations and embodiments are possible.

Accordingly, the scope of the invention should be determined not by the embodiment illustrated, but by the appended claims and their legal equivalents. 

We claim:
 1. An attachment for firearms, airsoft guns, or other dischargeable devices comprising: A hollow butt stock; An opening in the top of the butt stock;
 2. The butt stock from claim 1 wherein said butt stock provides for storage for the shooter.
 3. The butt stock from claim 1 wherein the top of said butt stock comprises an opening hatch, or door that hinges, slides, unsnaps, or otherwise opens to expose and provide access to an internal area.
 4. The butt stock from claim 1 wherein said butt stock provides storage accessible to the shooter while the rifle stays in shouldered position. 